Uses of Bestatin 10

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1. What is Bestatin 10?

Pharmaceutical name: Bestatin 10
Drug class: Cardiovascular medicine
Manufacturer: Berlin Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.
Ingredients:
Simvastatin 10mg Excipients with sufficient strength Dosage form: Film-coated tablets
Need to carefully see the drug form and strength stated on the product packaging or in the instruction leaflet for accurate information drug form and content in the product.

2. Uses of the drug Bestatin 10

2.1 Indication Who should use Bestatin 10 (in any case)
Simvastatin is used to support the diet in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia caused by an increase in lipoprotein cholesterol molecular weight low (LDL) in patients at risk for coronary artery disease who have failed to respond to diet. Simvastatin is also used to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in patients with both hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia. 2.2 Dosage and way of use How to use:
Each drug, pharmaceutical product is produced in different forms and has different ways of use according to the route of administration. The usual routes of drug administration by drug form are: oral drugs, injections, external drugs and suppositories. Carefully read the instructions on how to use Bestatin 10 above from the instructions for use of the drug, do not arbitrarily use the drug by other routes not stated in the Bestatin 10 drug leaflet. Dosage:
Simvastatin is used by oral route. drink. The patient should be on a standard cholesterol-lowering diet prior to taking Simvastatin and the patient should continue the diet throughout Simvastatin treatment. The starting dose is 5-10mg/day, taken in the evening. The maximum dose is 40mg/day. Dosage should be adjusted according to individual response. Dosage of Bestatin 10 for adults:
The dosing regulations are usually intended to guide adults for oral administration. Dosage for other routes is specified in the leaflet. Do not change the dose on your own without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage of Bestatin 10 for children:
Differences between children and adults such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects... especially children are not allowed to be tested. clinical trials before issuing a marketing authorization for a new drug. Therefore, using this drug for children should be very careful even with drugs that have not been warned.
2.3 Overdose, missed dose and treatment Overdose:
In case of emergency or overdose with dangerous manifestations, call 911 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local Medical Facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
Missed dose:
In case you miss a dose while taking the medicine, take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1-2 hours before the time ordered by the doctor). However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time. Be careful not to double the prescribed dose.

3. Notes when using the drug Bestatin 10

Contraindications
Subjects should not take Bestatin 10:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Progressive liver disease, frequently unexplained elevations of blood transaminases. Pregnant and lactating women. Note
Precaution before taking Bestatin 10:
Simvastatin may increase serum transaminase and creatinine phospholinase levels. Care must be taken in the differential diagnosis of patients with chest pain during treatment. Monitor liver function. Instruct the patient if there is unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness during the course of taking the drug, to notify the doctor immediately. Use with caution in patients who drink a lot of alcohol and have a history of liver disease. Safety and efficacy have not been studied in children. Notes on the use of Bestatin 10 during pregnancy:
General note during pregnancy: The drug used during pregnancy may cause adverse effects (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformation .. .) to any developmental stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester. Therefore, it is best not to use the drug for pregnant women. In the case of mandatory use, it is necessary to consult carefully with your doctor, pharmacist before making a decision.
Notes on the use of Bestatin 10 during lactation:
General note during lactation: The drug can be passed on to the baby through breastfeeding. It is best not to or limit the use of the drug during breast-feeding. Many drugs have not yet fully determined the effects of the drug during this period, so mothers need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult with doctors and pharmacists before deciding to use the drug.

4. Side effects of the drug Bestatin 10

The drug is well tolerated, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, nausea may occur.
It should be noted that the above is not a complete list of all the side effects of Bestatin 10. In the course of use, there may be other side effects that have not been shown or studied. If there are any other side effects of Bestatin 10 that are not specified in the instructions for use, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Drug interactions

When using two or more drugs at the same time, it is easy to have drug interactions leading to antagonism or synergism.
Interactions of Bestatin 10 with other drugs:
Simvastatin in combination with cyclosporin, erythromycin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, ketoconazole or with niacin at lipid-lowering doses (>1g/day) often causes myositis and rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin enhances the effect of warfarin. Bile acid binding resins can markedly reduce the bioavailability of Simvastatin when co-administered. Therefore, the time to take these two drugs must be far apart.
Drug interactions Bestatin 10 with food and drink:
When using the drug with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... because the foods and drinks contain other active ingredients, so may have an antagonistic or synergistic effect on the drug.
Read carefully the drug instructions or consult your doctor, pharmacist about taking Bestatin 10 with food, alcohol and tobacco.

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